How to1. Make a waistband with the elastic by simply sewing it into a circle. Overlap the ends by about 2cm and sew.

2. Fold the net in half lengthways so you have a long strip of net 150cm by 66cm. Cut along the fold so that you have two pieces of net 150cm x 66cm. Now fold those pieces lengthways again and snip in half so that you have four pieces of 150cm x 33cm net.

3. Place the pieces of net on top of each other and make sure all the edges match up.

4. Make the net into a circle, overlap the edges by approximately 2.5cm and sew up this 33cm side seam. You should now have a tube of layered net.

5. Sew a line of running stitch along the 150cm top of the tube. Leave a long tail of thread so that you can bunch up the net.

6. Pull on the tail of thread to gather the net. Even out the gathers then sew the bunched net to the elastic waistband.

7 Get started on the sequins. They look pretty sewn or glued on to the second layer of net. Use a cotton bud to dab a little glue on to the net for the sequins, which is the least messy method.

How to1. Wrap the plastic hairband in your satin ribbon, winding from one end to the other and using a little fabric glue to keep the ribbon in place. Make sure the glue is dry before anyone tries it on, to avoid hair-ripping anguish.

2. To make your tiara's centrepiece, simply secure the various wired bits and pieces you have chosen on to the centre of the hairband, until you come up with something aesthetically pleasing.

TipMake a grown-up version of this by using a more expensive hairband and lavish decorations. You can buy silver decorations from department stores, bridal stores and online. Add pale, elegant feathers or sparkling diamante strands, and you'll soon have a retro-looking tiara.